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Buddhism in Turkey sounds surprising, right?
In this episode of The Supreet Singh Show, we sit down with Dr Yalcin Kayali, Associate Professor at Ankara University (Türkiye) and a specialist in Sanskrit, Indology and Buddhist Studies, to uncover a powerful and often-forgotten story of how Buddhist philosophy travelled from India through Central Asia and the Silk Road, shaping Turkic culture long before modern borders existed.
We also talk about something happening right now: the rise of yoga in Turkey.
And the important truth many people miss that yoga is not only seen through a modern fitness lens, but also carries Indian philosophical roots, including deep connections with Buddhist thought.
What you’ll learn in this episode
Why the Silk Road was more than trade - it was a highway of ideas and culture.
How Buddhist teachings influenced Turkic history and mentality
Why yoga in Turkey is a modern cultural bridge to India
How India–Turkey relations can grow through culture, soft power, and people-to-people connection